How Does Project Grantsmanship Work?

The partner foundations underwrite up to 90 percent of the tuition for eligible nonprofit board members and paid staff to attend The Grantsmanship Center’s 5-day Grantsmanship Training Program and receive a copy of the textbook Grantsmanship: Program Planning and Proposal Writing.
The last day of each Project Grantsmanship training includes a Meet-the-Grantmakers event where participants can speak directly with foundation program officers. Graduates receive 12 months of Full Membership benefits in the Center's Alumni Membership Program including access to the GrantDomain funder databases.

Are There Other Requirements?

Due to the comprehensive nature of this training and team approach to certain segments, participants are required to attend all scheduled sessions for all five days. Within five months of completing the training, each participant is required to submit a draft proposal to The Grantsmanship Center for review—a great opportunity to put new skills into practice. Participants complete a brief online survey six months after the training.

What is the Cost?

Qualifying organizations pay:

$200 per person (organizations with budgets less than $750,000)or
$300 per person (organizations with budgets between $750,000 and $10 million)

Half of the tuition paid is rebated when participants complete the proposal review component and an online survey. The usual cost for the Grantsmanship Training Program is $1,040 ($995 tuition, $45 textbook).

The standards are set high by The Grantsmanship Center. Nonprofits that participate in Project Grantsmanship are more likely to secure funding because it’s easier for us to fund great proposals for well-planned programs.

Wendy Garen, President & CEO
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

Who May Attend?

Board members or paid staff of organizations based in and serving Los Angeles County with IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status and annual budgets at or below $10 million are eligible. Only two registrants per organization may enroll over the lifetime of the program.
Sorry, volunteers and independent consultants are not eligible.

How to Apply

Complete the Project GrantsmanshipRegistration Form, making sure to include required documentation and payment for tuition. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For questions, please call Stephanie Dameron, Project Grantsmanship Coordinator, at (213) 482-9860 ext. 251 or email applications@tgci.com.

Please Note: Class size is limited to 25 participants per training program. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. To withdraw and receive a refund, you must notify The Grantsmanship Center at least three weeks prior to the training program. In special circumstances, you may request that another eligible person attend in your place prior to the start of training. Transfers from one training to another training at a later date must be requested in advance and are allowed at the discretion of The Grantsmanship Center.

We’re happy to continue support for Project Grantsmanship because we believe that it brings solid value to the nonprofit sector.